Transmigrated as the Villainess, Troubled by the Cuteness!-Chapter 106 - 102: How Can You Bring a Maid?

Gong Yu suddenly thought of the woman Shen Ming had just mentioned to him, and his heart tightened. He suppressed his unease and tentatively asked Shen Ming, "Could it be that the beauty your cousin is waiting for is down below?"

Shen Ming wanted to say yes. If he could win the heart of Princess Yi Fen and casually meet with the princess, who knows how many people in the capital would die of jealousy!

Thanks to the beauty register, Yi Fen’s name has already spread completely throughout the capital. Whoever gains the favor of the princess must have ancestors smiling down from heaven!!!

Thinking of this, Shen Ming felt a bit regretful, "I wish, but unfortunately..."

Shen Ming gestured with his eyes for Gong Yu to look around. Those normally composed scholars and young masters were now all eager to fly down there.

Gong Yu didn’t care what others thought. As long as he confirmed that the woman Shen Ming was waiting for wasn’t her, he could breathe a sigh of relief.

He had the pride of a prince and wouldn’t compete with his cousin for a woman, unless it came to tearing faces.

Thank goodness, he thought their relationship would be jeopardized.

"Whose daughter is she?" According to Gong Yu’s observations, although the woman’s every gesture displayed the demeanor of a wealthy family, she was accompanied by only one maid, not like the noble women of the capital.

Gong Yu guessed she must be an official’s daughter from a fallen family, hence his question.

Little did he know, as soon as he asked, Shen Ming’s gaze toward him changed.

Gong Yu couldn’t quite pinpoint the feeling, but if he were in the modern era, he’d instantly understand it as the look of a fan hearing their idol being questioned—angry yet mockingly looking at a fool.

However, Gong Yu was a prince, and Shen Ming couldn’t be too obvious about his annoyance. He was displeased for just a moment before explaining to Gong Yu, "This is Princess Yi Fen."

Princess?

If it’s a princess, all the better!

A princess is meant for marriage alliances. Better for him than someone else, since at least half his blood is from Yunyi!

With just one look, Shen Ming knew exactly what Gong Yu was thinking. No need to ask why, he was a man too, how could he not guess men’s similar thoughts?

Only, his cousin Gong Yu might not know Yi Fen’s status in the Yunyi Imperial Family. Thinking how Gong Yu might embarrass himself later, Shen Ming felt quite delighted.

So, he didn’t remind him further.

Shen Jingxian had no idea she was being targeted. She strolled around for quite some time.

During this time, many people came out of Guan Fang to invite her to join today’s poetry gathering, but Shen Jingxian didn’t respond.

Seemingly proud, but actually Shen Jingxian just didn’t know how to answer.

Was she to say sorry, I can’t go in with you because I’m waiting for a little green tea?

As Shen Jingxian didn’t answer, those people didn’t leave, just surrounding her as more and more gathered.

Feeling quite speechless, Shen Jingxian quickly had her maid buy a veil for her.

This action of Shen Jingxian amused the onlookers, not expecting the princess to not only be beautiful but also so interesting and approachable!

In Shen Jingxian’s eyes: proud, cold, indifferent, unable to bear the surrounding gazes to the point of buying a veil, which was an insult to others!! Too pretentious!!

In others’ eyes: beautiful, charming, a standout among the crowd, yet demure like a little bird. Too shy to admit being stared at, only asking her maid to buy a veil, showcasing the inherent grace of a princess!!!

Ah! I will forever love the princess!

Someone was struck at heart by the "bashful" look of the princess and immediately excitedly dedicated a poem to her.

With a passion, he dedicated the poem, though the princess remained indifferent, making him think his poem wasn’t good enough to move her.

Yet, no one considered the possibility that the princess didn’t understand.

In this ambiance of mutual admiration and the lively and sweet atmosphere surrounding Princess Yi Fen, Shen Jingxian finally awaited whom she was expecting.

Pan Jiaojiao, I didn’t misjudge you! Hahahahaha.

The person accompanying Pan Jiaojiao was Song Yun.

Song Yun glanced at Shen Jingxian and quickly lowered her head.

Though she lowered her head quickly, Shen Jingxian could still see the jealousy in Song Yun’s eyes.

Sigh, doesn’t she understand Song Yun? She must be jealous of her beauty.

Pan Jiaojiao didn’t outwardly display affection before outsiders, just nodding slightly, exchanging a knowing glance with Shen Jingxian, and led Song Yun inside Guan Fang.

But Shen Jingxian suddenly called out to her, "Did the Commandery Princess come here also to join that so-called poetry gathering?"

Pan Jiaojiao didn’t know what the princess intended but followed Shen Jingxian’s lead, saying, "Yes, did the princess come here for the same reason?"

"I was on my way to the palace and happened to see calligraphy, papers, and ink stones, and music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, so I became curious and came to take a look."

Shen Jingxian’s voice, like a gentle stream, was enchanting, softening the noisy surroundings, "I just heard this young gentleman say that to enter the poetry gathering, one must recite poetry, and if the poetry is lacking, excelling in music, chess, calligraphy, or painting could also grant entry to Guan Fang. But how is it fair for the Commandery Princess to bring a maid and enter directly?"

Pan Jiaojiao was stunned.

She had been listening intently to everything Shen Jingxian said, afraid to miss any word that would convey the message the princess wanted her to understand.

She thought the same while the princess spoke in the first half.

Until the words "maid" appeared.

Even if she were any slower, she should’ve realized the princess was doing this on purpose; the previous words were nonsense, those two words were the essence.

She slightly turned her head to look at Song Yun, whose expression wasn’t good, and the undisguised malice in her eyes made Pan Jiaojiao’s heart tremble.

Pan Jiaojiao knew Song Yun was always sensitive about her illegitimate daughter status and now called a maid by the princess, she must be furious, though knowing it in her heart was one thing, seeing it another.

Song Yun had always been the image of a kind Xiao Bai flower in her heart. Even knowing the Xiao Bai flower was a carnivorous plant, hearing about it and seeing it were different experiences.

Shen Jingxian didn’t expect the effect to be so good, after all, she had heard so much from Pan Jiaojiao’s mouth, thinking Song Yun was adept at pretending.

Turns out it’s just...so-so?

What Shen Jingxian didn’t know was that Song Yun had long regarded her as her arch-nemesis, jealous of her every moment over the years.

If an ordinary person had said that to Song Yun, she might’ve brilliantly retorted, but coming from Shen Jingxian? The psychological impact was five times magnified, rendering her unable to hide her emotions, and Pan Jiaojiao caught the malice in her eyes just right.

Who was Pan Jiaojiao, if not one who had experienced little of grand schemes but plenty of petty household intrigues? Song Yun’s facade was shocking for a moment, but she quickly recovered and took over from Shen Jingxian’s words, speaking in her usual spoiled tone, "Your Highness jests, Jiaojiao doesn’t have the talent like Your Highness to create poetry or play music, chess, calligraphy, or painting, so I had to sneak in through the back door."

Hearing Pan Jiaojiao’s unapologetic retort, a tinge of pleasure flashed in Song Yun’s eyes.

This sight amused Shen Jingxian, "Sister, have you forgotten that you were called a maid? And you’re still smiling?"